Are you interested in the future of Dawson County? Here is your opportunity to take a short survey and provide valuable feedback as the county begins the process to update its Comprehensive Plan. The first public comp plan meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 19, in the Assembly Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Dawson County Government Center (Courthouse), 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville.

The Dawson County Extension is part of the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

Agriculture

Agriculture has been, is and will continue to be an important sector of the economic base of Dawson County. The following test and information are available:

4-H/Youth

4-H Assists young people to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society through “hands-on” learning experiences. It provide opportunities to youth in community involvements, camps, judging teams, district activities, local activities, day trips, in-school club meetings, and many other activities for youth. 4-H is available to any child who is 9-19 years old.